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Human trials to begin on SA-made universal pneumococcal vaccine

Professor James Paton in a laboratory

South Australian biotech company GPN Vaccines in collaboration with the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø has developed a new, universal vaccine against the deadly bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae.

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Rhodes Scholar-elect on a mathematical mission

Bridget Smart stands and smiles, at the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø campus.

Bridget Smart has become the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇøâ€™s 113th Rhodes Scholar-elect. She has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford.

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Vital medical research supported

Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation

Seven University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø research projects have together received more than $560,000 in funding from the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation for research commencing in 2023.

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Balancing the autonomy and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults

Elderly people hold hands.

The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø is recommending important changes to South Australia’s laws regarding how vulnerable adults are safeguarded.

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Ancient genomes reveal hidden history of human adaptation

Ancient genomes reveal hidden history of human adaptation

The use of ancient DNA, including samples of human remains around 45,000 years old, has shed light on a previously unknown aspect of human evolution.

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Preventing drowning by improving beach safety signage

A yellow sign on a beach read "DANGEROUS CURRENT"

A new study by a University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø researcher has recommended improvements to beach safety signage, which could prevent drownings in the future.

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Treatment resistance in mental health under the microscope

A person holds a glass of water and tablets.

Researchers from the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø will collaborate with European researchers to better understand and manage treatment resistance for mental health disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

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University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇøâ€™s research expertise to help build Asian energy network

The University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Solar Farms at Roseworthy Campus

The University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, with leadership from its Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER), has become a partner in Asia Green Grid Network (AGGN) to help advance renewable energy connectivity across Asia.

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Heart attack causes under the microscope

A woman clutches her chest.

Two University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø research projects to help prevent heart disease have received $843,200 funding from the Heart Foundation.

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Grant focuses on central Australian song lines

Dr Luke Dollman, Dr Dylan Crismani, Mr Grayson Rotumah smile into the camera.

Researchers at the University of ºÚÁÏÉçÇø have received a grant to focus on central Australian song lines. The project strengthens knowledge, understanding and application of the intricate tuning systems that underpin traditional Indigenous musical practices.

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